Texas vs. Michigan: Offensive player projections for Week 2
One of the biggest games of Week 2 will take place in Ann Arbor Saturday afternoon. That’s when Texas and Michigan will square off one year after both made the College Football Playoff, and the offensive player projections are set, according to PrizePicks.
Both teams are coming off Week 1 victories. Texas cruised past Colorado State at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium while Michigan shook off a sluggish start to defeat Fresno State in Sherrone Moore’s first game as full-time head coach.
The Top-10 showdown will be highlighted by quarterback play. Quinn Ewers is back for one more season at Texas and enters the year as a Heisman Trophy contender, while Davis Warren made his first start in last week’s opener after J.J. McCarthy’s departure.
Nonetheless, all eyes will be on Ann Arbor. FOX Big Noon Kickoff and ESPN College GameDay will both be in attendance, and the list of celebrities continues to grow.
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Michigan and Texas will kick off Saturday at Noon ET. Here is the full breakdown of the offensive player projections, per PrizePicks.
Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
Pass Yards: 245.5
Pass TDs: 1.5
Quinn Ewers was impressive in just one half before Arch Manning took over against Colorado State. He completed 20 of 27 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns as Texas went on to get the 52-0 victory and start the season off strong.
Davis Warren, QB, Michigan
Pass Yards: 145.5
Interceptions: 0.5
In his first game after taking over for J.J. McCarthy, Davis Warren had an up-and-down day against Fresno State. He completed 15 of 25 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, but his projection is set slightly higher against Texas at 145.5 pass yards, according to PrizePicks.
Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
Rush Yards: 65.5
Receiving Yards: 18.5
After Texas’ top two running backs went down with injuries, Jaydon Blue emerged as the Longhorns’ lead back. He led the team in carries against Colorado State, taking 11 attempts for 57 yards in the victory.
Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
Rush Yards: 51.5
Receiving Yards: 16.5
A key piece of Michigan’s rushing attack during last year’s title run, Donovan Edwards is back for another go in the Wolverines backfield. He was fairly quiet with 27 yards, but his projection is set at 51.5 rush yards against Texas, according to PrizePicks.
Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Receiving Yards: 57.5
One of Texas’ biggest transfer portal additions, Isaiah Bond lived up to the billing with a strong showing in the opener. He led the Longhorns with five receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown, and his projection is set at 57.5 receiving yards for Week 2 against Michigan, per PrizePicks.
Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan
Rush Yards: 51.5
Last week’s leading rusher, Kalel Mullings’ 51.5 projected rush yards is tied with Donovan Edwards for the most in Saturday’s game against Texas, according to PrizePicks. He finished third on the roster last season, but with Blake Corum off to the NFL, Mullings appears to have a spot next to Edwards this year.
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Receiving Yards: 37.5
Another key piece of Texas’ revamped wide receiver room, Matthew Golden will look to cement himself as a top target for Quinn Ewers. He made quite the impression in his Longhorns debut, hauling in three receptions for 50 yards and two touchdowns.
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Receiving Yards: 41.5
Receptions: 3.5
A crucial piece of the Michigan passing attack last year, Colston Loveland is sure to take on a similar role in 2024. He made his presence known in a big way in last week’s opener with a team-high eight receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown, which could indicate how much action he’ll see.
Silas Bolden, WR, Texas
Receiving Yards: 22.5
Another Texas newcomer, Silas Bolden was fairly quiet in the first game last week. His lone reception was for five yards, but it also came in the end zone for his first touchdown as a Longhorn – one of seven scored in the 52-0 win.
Semaj Morgan, WR, Michigan
Receiving Yards: 28.5
Receptions: 2.5
Semaj Morgan was also quiet in Michigan’s first game, hauling in two receptions for eight yards. However, PrizePicks’ projection sets his receiving yards at 28.5 for Game 2 as the Wolverines look to get the passing game going against Texas’ secondary.
Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
Receiving Yards: 20.5
Gunnar Helm only had two receptions last week, but one of them went for 37 yards. He’s sure to be a key weapon for Quinn Ewers once again in 2024, and he’ll look to build on his solid start against Michigan.
Tyler Morris, WR, Michigan
Receiving Yards: 25.5
Receptions: 2.0
Tyler Morris finished behind Colston Loveland last week, hauling in three receptions for 15 yards. He’ll look to be a contributor in the Michigan wide receiver room, and his projection for Saturday’s game against Texas is set at 25.5, according to PrizePicks.
Texas vs. Michigan is shaping up to be one of the biggest games of the young season. Kickoff is set for Saturday at Noon ET on FOX.